In a letter to the Guardian, co-signed with a number of mental health organisations, we highlight the findings of our The State of the NHS Provider Sector report in which trusts tell us of the overwhelming pressure on services.
We, along with nine organisations, call for a three stage clear and unequivocal response to the demand, workforce and financial pressure felt by trusts that provide mental health services.
Inspectors found many examples of excellent care – but they also found too much poor care and far too much variation in both quality and access across different services. This is particularly concerning given the increasing demand for mental health services, meaning that more people risk receiving care that is not good enough – or no care at all.
The Care Quality Commission has found improvements are needed on mental health wards run by Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust following an inspection in February.
Today we have published a new report detailing the findings from our comprehensive inspections of specialist mental health services over the last three years.
This report describes the quality improvement journey of three mental health organisations (two in England and one in Singapore). It provides key insights and lessons for others considering embarking on a similar journey.
NHS Providers has warned that the prime minister’s welcome commitment to tackling long-standing injustices faced by people with mental health problems is being undermined.
Its report, The State of the NHS Provider Sector, concludes that the impact of rapidly rising demand, workforce shortages and the failure of funding to get through to the frontline means core mental health services are being overwhelmed.
First reading took place on 10 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has rated Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as Good following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
The trust has been rated as Good for providing services that were caring, effective, responsive, and well-led and Requires Improvement for safety. The reports from this inspection in March have been published on our website.